Cold in July

Another really good film by Jim Mickle. It changes directions a number of times to the point where I had no idea what was going to happen next. The story really turns ugly about two-thirds of the way through. But the strength of the characters, particularly Sam Shepard and the scene-stealing Don Johnson, keep everything from getting overwhelmingly dark. And let me just say that the crimes committed are shocking.

I'd personally score this even higher, but it turns into too much of a typical gunfight at the end. Did I mention how good Don Johnson is in this?

Keep me entertained due to the actors.

Para ser la 4ª película del director y primer thriller parece que llevase haciéndolo toda la vida. Suspense de toda la vida, en la que ni falta ni sobra nada, "le mot juste", con mil twist pero todos justificados y estupendamente filmados, con tres actores perfectos en su laconismo. Directos a seguir.

The film is good until the moment when they explain to us why and why. This is really noir about the 80s, the mysterious events are really flooded with the Texas sun. It is interesting to get to the bottom of the matter together with the hero, but the film abruptly changes the genre and rushes to the final massacre. Leaving questions. Mickle's shows are getting better

The movie was 2 or 3 movies in one. I feel like it had a lot of potential here, but it needed a little better writing. The music didn't fit well with the movie either. It still kept my attention though and was somewhat entertaining. It also has a great one liner.

[spoiler]Are you really my dad? As far as I know...[/spoiler]

An unusual film that develops its plot in unexpected ways resulting in a mishmash of genres that doesn't quite work as a whole, but leaves the audience constantly guessing where the story is going. The film is at its strongest in a tense first half that suggests a revenge thriller, but the introduction of Don Johnson's character takes the film in a completely different direction and whilst it may well continue to surprise, it squanders the atmosphere the film had worked hard to build.

It was OK. Kind of two different movies. The first half I enjoyed. The second not so much.

Weird movie watched it for dexter but meh...